Adelaide: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played at the Adelaide Oval on October 23rd. Virat Kohli’s performance in the first ODI was disappointing, as he was dismissed without scoring a run. But now Virat has a golden opportunity to make a comeback in this match and break a special world record. If Virat Kohli scores a century in the second ODI, he will become the batsman with the most ODI centuries at the Adelaide Oval.
Virat’s Impressive Record At The Adelaide Oval
Virat Kohli has already scored two ODI centuries at the Adelaide Oval. If he scores another century this time, he will become the batsman with the most centuries at this ground. Currently, England’s Graeme Hick, and Australia’s David Warner and Mark Waugh have each scored two centuries at this ground. Virat’s third century will take him closer to this unique record.
A total of Five International Centuries at Adelaide
Virat has scored a total of five centuries at the Adelaide Oval across all three formats. If he scores a century in the next match, he will become the highest-scoring foreign player at any single Australian ground. Currently, he is tied with New Zealand’s Jack Hobbs, who scored five centuries at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Another Big Record for Virat
If Virat Kohli scores just 25 more runs in this match, he will complete 1,000 international runs at the Adelaide Oval. With this, he will become the first foreign player to score more than 1,000 runs at this ground. So far, he has scored 975 runs in 17 innings at Adelaide. West Indies’ Brian Lara is second on this list, having scored 940 runs in 15 matches.
King Kohli Will Make an Impression
After a disappointing performance in the first ODI, this match will be an opportunity for Virat Kohli to make a comeback. With his excellent form and record at the Adelaide Oval, Virat can not only lead Team India to a big win but also achieve a new milestone in cricket history. Cricket lovers are eagerly waiting for this match to see whether King Kohli leaves his mark again or not.